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The Wire – Spring 2026
May 11, 2026 · By WLJ
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Community
From the battlefield to carving a path for veterans in ag
Jeremy Clark didn’t grow up on a ranch. He didn’t inherit land, cattle or…
May 11, 2026 · By Charles Wallace
Livestock
Major considerations when rebuilding the cow herd
As the nation’s beef cow herd has reached a 70-year low—resulting in the industry…
May 11, 2026 · By Dr. Bob Hough, WLJ correspondent
Community
Ranching the land, not just the cattle
When you view land as a community, then you start to learn to love…
May 11, 2026 · By Hannah Jackson
Community
Building a legacy in the high country
At nearly 8,000 feet above sea level just outside Steamboat Springs, CO, a young…
May 11, 2026 · By Anna Miller Fortozo
News
Market outlook and rebuilding the cow herd
Unless we see changes in the current trend, it appears rebuilding the cow herd…
Jan 5, 2026 · By Dr. Bob Hough, WLJ correspondent